The Texas Blue: News
The Nomination, and Where We Are Now
Mon, 06/02/2008 - 9:22am
If you would like an incredibly detailed rundown of where most every aspect of the Democratic primary stands as of this morning, look to Chuck Todd and quail before his thorough analysis.
Senator Kennedy In Surgery
Mon, 06/02/2008 - 8:17am
This morning you may have heard that Senator Ted Kennedy is in surgery at Duke University Medical Center for the brain tumor he was diagnosed with in April.
Puerto Rico Goes Clinton
Sun, 06/01/2008 - 10:52pm
As expected, Puerto Rico voted for Senator Hillary Clinton over Senator Barack Obama, 68% - 32%, giving Clinton most of the 55 delegates at stake.
Two Decisions
Sat, 05/31/2008 - 5:33pm
Rachel Maddow put it best when she said a few minutes ago that both state parties got their resolutions passed - the Rules and Bylaws committee agreed to seat full delegations at half voting strength from both Florida and Michigan.
Still Waiting
Sat, 05/31/2008 - 4:05pm
Still no decision from Rules and Bylaws from DC. A few ideas have been floated and it seems like Florida is way closer to getting hammered out than Michigan is, but we'll see. As of right now, the committee is meeting behind closed doors. More soon. (?)
Electricity Is About To Get Really Expensive
Fri, 05/30/2008 - 3:24pm
Get ready to fork over something serious for air conditioning. Deregulation is still working, right?
Music and Politics
Fri, 05/30/2008 - 3:01pm
Music and politics are arguably the two biggest interests I have, and in 2004 I wrote a bit about the art and science of choosing campaign songs. In all the research I did for those pieces, I never came across what undoubtedly has to be the best one ever: "Get On A Raft With Taft."
Everybody's Working For The Weekend
Fri, 05/30/2008 - 10:15am
Hary Reid and Nancy Pelosi want you to know that they are working very hard to have this whole nomination thing wrapped up fast, and the Rules and Bylaws meeting this weekend presents a good opportunity to tie up a lot of loose ends.
Boyd and Betty Richie Endorse Obama
Fri, 05/30/2008 - 8:26am
TDP Chairman Boyd Richie and his wife, DNC member Betty Richie, have endorsed Barack Obama. Both are superdelegates. These endorsements come ahead of tomorrow's Rules and Bylaws committee meeting, at which the fate of the delegations from Florida and Michigan will be decided.